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Horticulture Questions

Horticulture Questions

An antioxidant (citric or ascorbic acid) may be used in tissue culture to prevent ________.

The term gymnosperm means ________ because this is a group of plants that do not produce a true fruit.

The three types of nurse-root gra

hiitssky   46   1 Reply

garrettl24

________ is the formation of gall-like growths from the stem of some micropropagated plants.

________ is the formation of gall-like growths from the stem of some micropropagated plants.

________ is the formation of gall-like growths from the stem of some micropropagated plants.

Gideon123   17   1 Reply

jzhu11

Genetic variation that is observed in tissue culture is called ________.

Genetic variation that is observed in tissue culture is called ________.

Genetic variation that is observed in tissue culture is called ________.

jonnyjon   24   2 Replies

jonnyjon

A ________ is produced by encapsulating a somatic embryo for greenhouse or field planting.

A ________ is produced by encapsulating a somatic embryo for greenhouse or field planting.

A ________ is produced by encapsulating a somatic embryo for greenhouse or field planting.

Famwam   18   1 Reply

gdchavis1

The auxin ________ is most commonly used to induce somatic embryo formation.

The auxin ________ is most commonly used to induce somatic embryo formation.

The auxin ________ is most commonly used to induce somatic embryo formation.

Ingy_   117   1 Reply

Antoinette12

The protocol for somatic embryogenesis systems includes the following stages ________, ________, ...

The protocol for somatic embryogenesis systems includes the following stages ________, ________, ...

The protocol for somatic embryogenesis systems includes the following stages ________, ________, ________, and ________.

BenAff   16   3 Replies

Jjogbhf

What are three advantages for propagation by somatic embryos?

What are three advantages for propagation by somatic embryos?

What are three advantages for propagation by somatic embryos?

jujubee600   17   1 Reply

cooldawg69

The development of embryos from vegetative cells in tissue culture is ________.

The development of embryos from vegetative cells in tissue culture is ________.

The development of embryos from vegetative cells in tissue culture is ________.

miks   12   2 Replies

miks

A ________ is a plant cell without the cell wall. They can be fused in a process called somatic hybridization.

A ________ is a plant cell without the cell wall. They can be fused in a process called somatic hybridization.

A ________ is a plant cell without the cell wall. They can be fused in a process called somatic hybridization.

dupoyjohn134   39   2 Replies

dupoyjohn134

Aseptic seed culture is a common propagation method for which group of plants?

Aseptic seed culture is a common propagation method for which group of plants?

Aseptic seed culture is a common propagation method for which group of plants?

rsbains   115   1 Reply

DWFG2796

Name two explant sources used to regenerate plantlets with altered ploidy levels.

Name two explant sources used to regenerate plantlets with altered ploidy levels.

Name two explant sources used to regenerate plantlets with altered ploidy levels.

DragoxCM16   17   1 Reply

gtur

Structures formed in tissue culture include ________, ________, ________, and ________.

Structures formed in tissue culture include ________, ________, ________, and ________.

Structures formed in tissue culture include ________, ________, ________, and ________.

spruckj   18   1 Reply

n00835996

What are three reasons for growing plants or plant parts in tissue culture?

What are three reasons for growing plants or plant parts in tissue culture?

What are three reasons for growing plants or plant parts in tissue culture?

banggedung   20   2 Replies

banggedung

The most commonly used solution to disinfest an explant is ________.

The most commonly used solution to disinfest an explant is ________.

The most commonly used solution to disinfest an explant is ________.

caillacakes   124   2 Replies

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caillacakes

The most commonly used semi-solid support used for micropropagation is ________.

The most commonly used semi-solid support used for micropropagation is ________.

The most commonly used semi-solid support used for micropropagation is ________.

CroweN6459   120   2 Replies

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CroweN6459

A pre-prepared ________ is a concentrated solution used to make a tissue culture medium.

A pre-prepared ________ is a concentrated solution used to make a tissue culture medium.

A pre-prepared ________ is a concentrated solution used to make a tissue culture medium.

alekhsiang   15   1 Reply

Omama

List a common medium used for tissue culture.

List a common medium used for tissue culture.

List a common medium used for tissue culture.

lstar1993   119   2 Replies

lstar1993

Which pests can be a problem during the production of micropropagated plants?

Which pests can be a problem during the production of micropropagated plants?

Which pests can be a problem during the production of micropropagated plants?

• thrips; mites

• thrips

• mites

anhsu   14   1 Reply

dnlee1

Light quality can alter the growth response of shoots in vitro. What type of light tends to promote ...

Light quality can alter the growth response of shoots in vitro. What type of light tends to promote ...

Light quality can alter the growth response of shoots in vitro. What type of light tends to promote shoot proliferation and elongation?

dskmvld   30   2 Replies

dskmvld

________ is the type of growth most often seen in tissue culture where the culture relies on the ...

________ is the type of growth most often seen in tissue culture where the culture relies on the ...

[html]________ is the type of growth most often seen in tissue culture where the culture relies on the sugar in the medium for growth rather than photosynthesis. In contrast, ________ cultures rely on photosynthesis and are grown in low sugar media w

tittyboi   14   1 Reply

uglyboy121

Typical ________ levels for micropropagation are between 40 and 80 mol m-2 sec-1 at culture height.

Typical ________ levels for micropropagation are between 40 and 80 mol m-2 sec-1 at culture height.

Typical ________ levels for micropropagation are between 40 and 80 μmol • m-2 • sec-1 at culture height.

FAITHBELLE   18   2 Replies

FAITHBELLE

Tissue culture medium ingredients are grouped into three main categories that include ________, ...

Tissue culture medium ingredients are grouped into three main categories that include ________, ...

Tissue culture medium ingredients are grouped into three main categories that include ________, ________, and ________.

lihui   28   1 Reply

shawntage

Chemical removal of surface contamination prior to placing an explant into culture is called ________.

Chemical removal of surface contamination prior to placing an explant into culture is called ________.

Chemical removal of surface contamination prior to placing an explant into culture is called ________.

lurielbank   34   3 Replies

dnlee1

________ is usually the plant hormone used during the root formation stage of micropropagation.

________ is usually the plant hormone used during the root formation stage of micropropagation.

________ is usually the plant hormone used during the root formation stage of micropropagation.

Famwam   19   1 Reply

sarahlouhigg

Rooting microcuttings in agar is referred to as ________.

Rooting microcuttings in agar is referred to as ________.

Rooting microcuttings in agar is referred to as ________.

dupoyjohn134   16   2 Replies

dupoyjohn134

________ is the process of separating microshoots from the original culture and moving it to a fresh ...

________ is the process of separating microshoots from the original culture and moving it to a fresh ...

________ is the process of separating microshoots from the original culture and moving it to a fresh medium during the multiplication stage.

iloveyofacexx3   43   1 Reply

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samah952

Stable and consistent shoot production in tissue culture requires an appropriate balance between ...

Stable and consistent shoot production in tissue culture requires an appropriate balance between ...

Stable and consistent shoot production in tissue culture requires an appropriate balance between which two plant hormones?

lambchop03   16   3 Replies

ShaeTime3

The objective of the establishment stage of micropropagation is to obtain ________ cultures that ...

The objective of the establishment stage of micropropagation is to obtain ________ cultures that ...

The objective of the establishment stage of micropropagation is to obtain ________ cultures that ________ to form a uniform number of elongated microshoots.

DragoxCM16   21   2 Replies

DragoxCM16

Match the underground storage type with each species

Match the underground storage type with each species

Match the underground storage type with each species

• tuberous root

• bulb

• rhizome

• corm

• tuberous stem

• tuber

lstar1993   17   2 Replies

lstar1993

Dahlia produces a ________ which is an enlarged fleshy root with a section of stem tissue at the end.

Dahlia produces a ________ which is an enlarged fleshy root with a section of stem tissue at the end.

Dahlia produces a ________ which is an enlarged fleshy root with a section of stem tissue at the end.

toripollard8   16   1 Reply

Antoinette12

An above ground tuber formed in the axil of a leaf is termed a ________.

An above ground tuber formed in the axil of a leaf is termed a ________.

An above ground tuber formed in the axil of a leaf is termed a ________.

wrightjb   15   1 Reply

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purplepanda1516

Bulb propagation by removing a pair of bulb scales with a portion of the basal plate is termed ________.

Bulb propagation by removing a pair of bulb scales with a portion of the basal plate is termed ________.

Bulb propagation by removing a pair of bulb scales with a portion of the basal plate is termed ________.

baileymeredith   10   3 Replies

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kwashington67

The most common propagation method for bulbs is natural separation of the bulb by ________.

The most common propagation method for bulbs is natural separation of the bulb by ________.

The most common propagation method for bulbs is natural separation of the bulb by ________.

studybluehelpme   8   1 Reply

Jax

In bulbs like lily, ________ roots can pull the bulb into the ground to the appropriate depth.

In bulbs like lily, ________ roots can pull the bulb into the ground to the appropriate depth.

In bulbs like lily, ________ roots can pull the bulb into the ground to the appropriate depth.

dwilliams11   12   2 Replies

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dwilliams11

Two types of bulb include the ________ and ________ based on the appearance of the outer scales.

Two types of bulb include the ________ and ________ based on the appearance of the outer scales.

Two types of bulb include the ________ and ________ based on the appearance of the outer scales.

lmalma   9   1 Reply

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1206

Plants that survive periods of adverse environmental conditions as underground storage organs are ...

Plants that survive periods of adverse environmental conditions as underground storage organs are ...

Plants that survive periods of adverse environmental conditions as underground storage organs are called ________.

victor.m.rojas2   11   3 Replies

wasan

Shoots of deciduous plants that are layering in the spring usually will be removed from the plant as ...

Shoots of deciduous plants that are layering in the spring usually will be removed from the plant as ...

Shoots of deciduous plants that are layering in the spring usually will be removed from the plant as rooted layers in ________.

parneetgill   8   2 Replies

parneetgill

List four physiological treatments that can enhance rooting on layers: ________, ________, ________, ________

List four physiological treatments that can enhance rooting on layers: ________, ________, ________, ________

List four physiological treatments that can enhance rooting on layers: ________, ________, ________, ________

banggedung   8   1 Reply

ccnastopoulos

________ is similar to T-budding, except that the bud piece is reduced to a very small size. This ...

________ is similar to T-budding, except that the bud piece is reduced to a very small size. This ...

________ is similar to T-budding, except that the bud piece is reduced to a very small size. This type of budding is used successfully in propagating citrus trees in southeastern Australia.

SPP24   16   1 Reply

gdchavis1

________ is somewhat slower and more difficult to perform than T-budding, but it is widely and ...

________ is somewhat slower and more difficult to perform than T-budding, but it is widely and ...

________ is somewhat slower and more difficult to perform than T-budding, but it is widely and successfully used on thick-barked species, such as walnuts and pecans, in which T-budding sometimes gives poor results.

rsbains   8   3 Replies

jeromet1